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Miller Nature Preserve
4.8 ★★★★★ 782 Google reviews · Running trail in Avon, Ohio · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Crushed gravel
- Loop distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Miller Nature Preserve's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.
Conservatory preserving plants from around the world, plus scenic gardens, set in a wooded area.
What runners say about Miller Nature Preserve
“00 charge, but one of the most well kept indoor displays I have seen recently.”
“Such a scenic area to enjoy a picnic lunch on their patio and a free walk through their outdoor gardens and butterfly house on designated days/times- see photos with my review.”
“The walking trails outside are free, they're shaded so you can get some great exercise even on a 90 degree day like it was when I visited.”
“Strolling on the grounds or greenhouse it is a peaceful and magical place.”
“plenty of open green spots for the young ones to play in, and very beautiful gardens to enjoy for guests of all ages.”
It was very nice to see. Not really for very young children. There are flowers everywhere, beautiful gardens just beautiful. The they have a Butterfly house which was close quarters. and that. was pretty cool to go through, and then another area there was plants that can only serve in the tropics.
This preserve was beautiful.The flowers were incredible! The park is well kept and a perfect place to ground yourself in nature! We had our dog and she enjoyed walking the trails with us!
Beautiful just an amazing preserve.... Butterflies are so precious. Nice hiking trails which are mostly flat and easy to walk on.
So glad to come across this preserve while in the area! A nice lady answered the phone and explained the layout of the trails to me before I arrived. It was a peaceful slightly cooler fall day. So much beauty still there to see! The trail short. But lovely and so relaxing. The conservatory had a 2.
Trail conditions & character
“Such a scenic area to enjoy a picnic lunch on their patio and a free walk through their outdoor gardens and butterfly house on designated days/times- see photos with my review.”
“The walking trails outside are free, they're shaded so you can get some great exercise even on a 90 degree day like it was when I visited.”
“Strolling on the grounds or greenhouse it is a peaceful and magical place.”
Plan your run at Miller Nature Preserve
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfaceCrushed gravel — the rail-trail classic: softer than asphalt, still smooth enough for tempo work
- DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
- ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
- At the trailheadparking — reported by runners
- Websiteloraincountymetroparks.com
- Phone+1 440-937-0764
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 10 am–5 pm |
| Tuesday | 10 am–5 pm |
| Wednesday | 10 am–5 pm |
| Thursday | 10 am–5 pm |
| Friday | 10 am–5 pm |
| Saturday | 10 am–5 pm |
| Sunday | 10 am–5 pm |
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